Ron Estes
RIncumbentFEC H8KS04112
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Raised this cycle$2.2M
Cash on hand: $1.3M
2026 race
KS-04 — U.S. House
4 active candidates on file with the FEC. Incumbent: Ron Estes.
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Democratic primary · Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Called by audit: web-verified
Katy TyndellWon68.0%
- DChris CarmichaelDefeated
Republican primary · Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Called by audit: web-verified
Ron EstesWon
Election day
11days
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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Disclosed money in race
$2.9M
Candidate + outside spending. See finance breakdown below.
Incumbent
Currently in office
Challengers
Sorted by fundraising
Katy Tyndell
DChallengerFEC H6KS04272
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Raised this cycle$633K
Cash on hand: $146K
Andrew Ira Cranmer
IChallengerFEC H6KS04280
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Raised this cycle$0
Cash on hand: $0
1 defeated candidate — show
Chris Carmichael
DDefeatedChallengerFEC H6KS04249
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Raised this cycle$98K
Cash on hand: $4K
Local signal
Early read on KS-04 — U.S. House
A directional read on where this seat is trending, from the signals we have so far. This is an early scaffold — more inputs light up as coverage and constituent activity accrue.
Coverage tone · the matchup
Recent news coverage of the nominees heading to the general election.
Ron Esteslimited coverage
No tracked coverage in the last 90 days yet.
Katy Tyndelllimited coverage
No tracked coverage in the last 90 days yet.
A media signal, not a poll of the district.
Constituent stakes
No one here has staked a position on a tracked vote yet. As neighbors weigh in on /pressure campaigns, the district's lean will show up here.
Money in the race
Finance breakdown
Disclosed funding shaping this race — both the money candidates raise themselves and the outside spending dropped by independent groups. Issue-ad spending by 501(c)(4) groups is excluded; the FEC doesn't require disclosure of it. See the note below for details.
Candidate fundraising: FEC reports through October 14, 2026 · 2025–26 cycle
Total disclosed
$2.9M
Candidate fundraising + independent expenditures (FEC).
Candidate-direct (Schedule A)
$2.9M
Raised by candidate committees themselves.
Outside spending (Schedule E)
$0
No outside spending reported yet.
| Candidate | Raised directly | Outside for | Outside against | Net in corner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ron Estes(R)incumbent | $2.2M | — | — | $2.2M |
Katy Tyndell(D) | $633K | — | — | $633K |
Andrew Ira Cranmer(L) | $0 | — | — | $0 |
1 defeated candidate — show finances
| Candidate | Raised directly | Outside for | Outside against | Net in corner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chris Carmichael(D)defeated | $98K | — | — | $98K |
Where the money comes from
In-state vs out-of-state
Share of each candidate's itemized individual contributions from donors inside KS versus the rest of the country. Excludes sub-$200 unitemized donations (no geography on file) and PAC money — see note below.
Ron Estes(R)72% in-state · $695K itemized
$503K in-state$191K out-of-state
Katy Tyndell(D)66% in-state · $195K itemized
$128K in-state$67K out-of-state
1 defeated candidate — show
Chris Carmichael(D)defeated60% in-state · $69K itemized
$41K in-state$28K out-of-state
What's counted, what isn't
Candidate-direct is each campaign's reported receipts on FEC Schedule A — individual contributions plus PAC contributions to the candidate's own committee — through the most recent filing.
Outside spending is independent expenditures on FEC Schedule E: money spent by PACs, super PACs, and party committees for or against a candidate, without legal coordination with the campaign. The committees listed under each candidate are the largest disclosed spenders on either side.
In-state vs out-of-state covers only itemized individual contributions — donations over $200, which are the only ones that carry a contributor address at the FEC. Sub-$200 unitemized donations (often a large share for grassroots campaigns) have no geography on file and are excluded, as is PAC money. So the percentages describe where a candidate's itemized individual money comes from, not where every dollar raised comes from.
Not counted: 501(c)(4) "social welfare" organizations run issue ads that frequently mention candidates by name but aren't classified as express advocacy under FEC rules — they file no Schedule E and don't appear in this breakdown. Press reporting on a race may cite figures that include this dark-money spending; ours doesn't.
Where they stand
Issue-by-issue comparison
Positions extracted from each candidate's campaign issues page by AI. Contested rows — where candidates disagree with each other — appear first.
| Statement | Estes | Tyndell | Cranmer | You |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Abortion A national law should protect access to abortion in every state. | — | |||
Abortion Tax dollars should not pay for abortions. | — | |||
Economy Reducing the national debt should be a higher priority than new spending. | — | |||
Technology There should be a national law protecting personal data online. | — | |||
Abortion Each state should set its own abortion laws. | — | |||
Agriculture Federal antitrust enforcement against meatpacking consolidation should be increased. | — | |||
Criminal Justice The federal government should send more money to local police departments. | — | |||
Economy Tariffs on foreign goods should be used to protect American jobs. | — | |||
Economy The expanded child tax credit (refundable, paid monthly) should be made permanent. | — | |||
Education Parents should be able to use public funds — through vouchers — to send their kids to private or charter schools. | — | |||
Education Education policy should be set by states, not the federal Department of Education. | — | |||
Environment The government should set legally enforceable limits on greenhouse gas emissions. | — | |||
Foreign Policy The U.S. should keep sending military aid to Ukraine. | — | |||
Foreign Policy The U.S. should spend more on the military. | — | |||
Foreign Policy The U.S. should bring more troops home from overseas bases. | — | |||
Guns Civilian ownership of AR-15-style rifles should be restricted. | — | |||
Healthcare The government should provide healthcare for everyone. | — | |||
Healthcare Enhanced ACA premium subsidies should be made permanent at expanded levels. | — | |||
Healthcare Federal enforcement of mental-health insurance parity (equal coverage to medical care) should be strengthened. | — | |||
Immigration The U.S. should do more to enforce immigration laws and secure the border. | — | |||
Monetary Policy The Federal Reserve should remain independent of presidential influence over interest-rate decisions. | — | |||
Monetary Policy The Federal Reserve should be subject to comprehensive congressional audit of its monetary operations. | — | |||
Taxes People making over $400,000 a year should pay higher taxes. | — | |||
Taxes Corporate taxes should be lower. | — | |||
Technology Federal law should require online platforms to implement specific safety measures for minors (Kids Online Safety Act-style). | — | |||
Trade Congress should pursue new bilateral free-trade agreements with U.S. allies. | — |
SupportsOpposesNo public positionRinged = confirmed by the campaign
About this race page
Candidate roster is sourced from the FEC's active-candidate list for the 2026 cycle. Fundraising totals reflect committee filings through the last reporting period.
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